Students to compete in Construction Trade competition at local training center.

Students to compete in Construction Trade competition at local training center.

Midland, Michigan, December 2014 – Greater Michigan Construction Academy (GMCA) will be holding its 2014 local craft competition on Friday, December 12th.

Competitors will complete a one hour written exam and a three hour project performance test. The competitors are judged in areas critical to the success of any construction trade project: safety, quality of workmanship; layout of project, use of materials, assembly of components, sequence of project, ability to follow instructions, ability to complete in a timely manner, and accuracy.

Ten (10) students from GMCA will be competing in 5 different trade areas. They are employees of G.E. Insulation, Three Rivers Corporation, Valley Electric, Blasy Electric, Pyramid Control and Robert Trahan Electric.

"We are proud to hold this competition again this year and show our supporters and the community how well we do what we do." Said, Stephanie Davis, Director of Education, Greater Michigan Construction Academy.

The Craft Championship Competition is sponsored by ABC Greater Michigan and its membership. Competitors are selected from the students of the Greater Michigan Construction Academy based on qualifying competition scores. The top qualifiers in each area are invited to compete nationally. Students that qualify for the ABC National Competition will join the nearly 1,500 men and women who have competed in one of the construction industries most recognized and respected craft skills events. ABC Greater Michigan is proud to have produced 20 national medal winners within the last 15 years.

The competition portion of the event will begin around 4:30 pm on December 12 and be completed 7:30. Home Depot will be set up with a children’s craft area. If you or someone you know is interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades this is a wonderful way to get an idea of what opportunities are available. Please join us!

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GMCA’s mission is to Educate thru collaboration of the Construction Industry. Our Membership, Employees, and Communities; to develop Professional Workplace Competencies and Skills while promoting the Construction Industry as a Career Choice. For more information contact us at 989.832.8879 or sdavis@gmcacademy.org